Meet Jamil Abubakar, Dangote’s son-in-law now leading group’s logistics strategy
As Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate deepens its focus on trade infrastructure and regional expansion, Dangote Group has appointed Jamil Mohammed Abubakar as Managing Director of Infrastructure and Logistics, placing him at the centre of a unit expected to play a defining role in the company’s next phase of growth.
As Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate deepens its focus on trade infrastructure and regional expansion, Dangote Group has appointed Jamil Mohammed Abubakar as Managing Director of Infrastructure and Logistics, placing him at the centre of a unit expected to play a defining role in the company’s next phase of growth.
The appointment places Abubakar in charge of one of the group’s most strategic divisions, its ports and trade-enabling infrastructure platform. In this role, he will report directly to Aliko Dangote and oversee the development of logistics networks designed to support industrial operations and facilitate regional trade.
With over 14 years of experience in aviation, Abubakar brings an operational background shaped by roles across airlines including IRS Airlines, Azman Air, NG Eagle and XE Jets, where he held positions such as Chief Pilot. His transition into infrastructure and logistics reflects a broader move toward integrating operational expertise into large-scale industrial strategy.
His appointment also aligns with a wider pattern within the Dangote Group, where key leadership roles are increasingly being held by family members. In recent months, Dangote’s daughters have taken on senior responsibilities across different divisions, signalling a structured approach to succession within the conglomerate.
Valued at over $33 billion, the Dangote Group is positioning logistics and infrastructure as central to its expansion across Africa. The division is expected to focus on improving efficiency, scaling infrastructure assets, and unlocking trade corridors that support the group’s long-term ambitions.
Abubakar is the son of former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Abubakar and is married to Fatima Dangote, reflecting the intersection of business leadership and influential networks within Nigeria’s corporate landscape.
